SOLIDAGO

Solidago, genus Solidago

(noun) goldenrod

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

From the genus name.

Noun

solidago (plural solidagos or solidagoes)

The goldenrod, or any of various similar plants in the genus Solidago.

Source: Wiktionary


Sol`i*da"go, n. Etym: [NL., fr. L. solidare to strengthen, unite; -- so called in allusion to its reputed healing qualities.] (Bot.)

Definition: A genus of yellow-flowered composite perennial herbs; golden- rod.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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